Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join a large, forward-thinking Practice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, patient centered HCA to join our clinical team providing high standards of patient care.
We are based over two sites very close to each other and we offer a full complement of general practice services. Our team consists of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioner, paramedics and pharmacists which are supported by a fantastic admin team. The nursing team provides a wide range of services, including chronic disease management, wound management, child and adult immunisations and vaccinations, cervical cytology and travel health.
Hours per week and shift pattern to be discussed with the successful applicants but will include some evenings. There is the opportunity to continue or join the NHS pension scheme. Salary will be based on experience and skills.
Please can you read the attached documents and only apply if you fulfilthe essential criteria.
Closing date is Monday 12th June 2023
Potential interview date for successful candidates to be advised.
If you are interested in coming to work with us or would like more information, then please contact Chris Brookes via email chris.brookes2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of health care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the GP/Nursing teams and other members of the Primary Health Care Team (PHCT)
To perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Nurse Manager and Lead GP. Such tasks are listed on the attached Job Description document.
Be a self-starter, proactive and have a positive approach to work.
Have excellent time management and communication skills.
Be an excellent team player within the Nursing Team and wider healthcare team.
Have an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and clinical governance,
Be flexible to change hours of working when the need arises.
About us
The team at Downend Health Group looks after just under 30,000
patients within two surgery locations located less than one mile apart in South
Gloucestershire under a single partnership.
We currently have 21 doctors who are fortunate to be working with 4
Paramedics, 4 Clinical Pharmacists and a dedicated team of nurses and
healthcare assistants. We pride
ourselves as a high-achieving
and well-organised practice. We embrace
innovative ways of working and have a strong ethos of providing friendly and
personalised care.
We are based over 2 sites very close to each other and we offer a full complement of general practice services. Our team consists of doctors, nurses, nurse practitioner, paramedics and pharmacists which are supported by a fantastic admin team. The nursing team provides a wide range of services, including chronic disease management, wound management, child and adult immunisations and vaccinations, cervical cytology and travel health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Special
Requirements of the post
To
be a self-starter, proactive and have a positive approach to work.
To
have excellent time management and communication skills.
To
be an excellent team player within both the Nursing Team and the wider healthcare
team.
To
have an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict
confidentiality and clinical governance.
Be
flexible to change times of working and increase hours when the demand arises,
such as for holiday and/or sickness cover.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job
- Venepuncture / Urine Culture / any other relevant pathological tests;
- General lifestyle advice including dietary, lifestyle, alcohol and smoking advice;
- Height and Weight Monitoring
- New Patient Health Checks / MOTs/ NHS Health Checks;
- Support-to-Stop Smoking Clinics
- Investigative Procedures including ECGs, Peak Flow, Spirometry, Urinalysis, BP;
- Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis and CPR according to current UK guidelines;
- Health Promotion and Motivational Interviewing;
- Assisting GPs with procedures such as Minor Surgery, Coil Fits/Removals etc.;
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician;
- Ensure infection control / health and safety guidelines are adhered to;
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment, as well as Cold Chain maintenance;
- Preparation of specimens / blood samples in accordance with training and procedures;
- Cytology (following specific training);
- Ear Syringing / Ear Care (following specific training);
- Injections including B12s, Influenza etc. (under PSDs);
- Onwards referrals as instructed by other health care professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Special
Requirements of the post
To
be a self-starter, proactive and have a positive approach to work.
To
have excellent time management and communication skills.
To
be an excellent team player within both the Nursing Team and the wider healthcare
team.
To
have an understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict
confidentiality and clinical governance.
Be
flexible to change times of working and increase hours when the demand arises,
such as for holiday and/or sickness cover.
Main duties and responsibilities of the job
- Venepuncture / Urine Culture / any other relevant pathological tests;
- General lifestyle advice including dietary, lifestyle, alcohol and smoking advice;
- Height and Weight Monitoring
- New Patient Health Checks / MOTs/ NHS Health Checks;
- Support-to-Stop Smoking Clinics
- Investigative Procedures including ECGs, Peak Flow, Spirometry, Urinalysis, BP;
- Ability to recognise and manage anaphylaxis and CPR according to current UK guidelines;
- Health Promotion and Motivational Interviewing;
- Assisting GPs with procedures such as Minor Surgery, Coil Fits/Removals etc.;
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician;
- Ensure infection control / health and safety guidelines are adhered to;
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment, as well as Cold Chain maintenance;
- Preparation of specimens / blood samples in accordance with training and procedures;
- Cytology (following specific training);
- Ear Syringing / Ear Care (following specific training);
- Injections including B12s, Influenza etc. (under PSDs);
- Onwards referrals as instructed by other health care professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Specific training for Primary Care
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Demonstrable experience of caring for others;
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team;
- Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with
- other agencies.
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Competent in basic HCA duties;( to include Hypertension
- checks, Diabetes checks, NHS checks, Support to Stop Smoking, Wound care)
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good personal organisation;
- Good keyboard and computer skills.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for
- strict confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for
- all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common
- sense;
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own
- workload priorities;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
- including weekends;
- Car driver/clean licence;
- Ability to use own initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
- Specific training for Primary Care
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Primary Care.
- Demonstrable experience of caring for others;
- Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team;
- Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with
- other agencies.
- Experience of Phlebotomy;
- Competent in basic HCA duties;( to include Hypertension
- checks, Diabetes checks, NHS checks, Support to Stop Smoking, Wound care)
- Experience of using EMIS Web;
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Good personal organisation;
- Good keyboard and computer skills.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in developing clinical skills;
- Ability to use Microsoft Outlook;
- Ability to use MS Word and Excel;
- Ability to learn new software.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for
- strict confidentiality;
- Commitment to ensuring equity of access to health care for
- all;
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common
- sense;
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own
- workload priorities;
- Be organised and reliable;
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team;
- Pleasant and articulate;
- Able to work under pressure;
- Able to work in a changing environment;
- To be caring and have a warm and friendly nature.
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times
- including weekends;
- Car driver/clean licence;
- Ability to use own initiative.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
